Number of seats
You can kayak alone or with others.
It’s a great activity to do with friends or family.
Some kayaks can seat up to 4 people (2 adults + 2 children).
Important: For safety, remember to always wear your life jacket.
How to choose a kayak
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Type and frequency of outings
Before choosing a kayak, think about how you’re going to use it:
Occasional kayaking
If you occasionally go on short kayaking trips (1 hour to half a day, up to 300 m from shore) in calm weather,
choose a boat that provides comfort and stability.
Opt for a large, flat model.
Important: For safety, remember to always wear your life jacket.
Frequent kayaking
If you often go on long kayaking trips (half a day to a full day, 300 m to 2 nautical miles from shore),
you need a kayak with good glide.
Look for a model that’s long and tapered.
Important: For safety, remember to always wear your life jacket.
Kayak fishing
If you go kayak fishing on lakes, calm rivers, or at sea (up to 300 m from shore), your boat should be comfortable and stable.
Look for a model with plenty of storage space.
Important: For safety, remember to always wear your life jacket.
Portability
Some kayaks are easier to pack and transport than others.
There are inflatable and hard-shell models. An inflatable kayak can be folded up, stored in a backpack and easily transported by car.
A hard-shell kayak is tougher and more stable, but takes up more space. It needs to be loaded on a rack on the roof of your car.
